Texas RV park owner says she received alert before deadly floods
NBC News·2025-07-09 19:27
Risk Assessment & Preparedness - The park experiences frequent flash floods, considered normal for the area with numerous water crossings [1] - A flash flood alert was received, and a visual inspection of the river at approximately 2:00-2:30 AM showed no signs of flooding [2] - The sheriff's department had no information regarding upstream rainfall [2] - The rapid and unexpected nature of the flood suggests it was difficult to predict [2] Alert Systems & Response - Existing alert systems may be over-sensitive, potentially leading to alert fatigue [3] - Questions remain regarding the effectiveness of current warning systems [1]